Unraveling the evolution of an extraordinary photosynthesis in a tropical tree species

Plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich sugars and oxygen in various ways (photosynthesis).

Water and 13 hallmarks of complexity trace path from molecules to life

Many properties of molecules cannot be predicted from the properties of the atoms they consist of. These properties only ...
Science Daily

MIT scientists finally reveal the hidden structure of a mysterious high-tech material

For decades, relaxor ferroelectrics have powered everything from medical ultrasounds to sonar systems, yet their inner atomic ...
Science Mission Directorate

NASA’s STORIE Mission to Tell Tale of Earth’s Ring Current

NASA is preparing to launch a mission designed to provide a unique, inside-out view of the ring current. Called STORIE (Storm ...
Earth.com

Rocks show Earth’s shallow ocean had high oxygen levels during the 'Boring Billion' period, surprising scientists

Earth's shallow ocean contained oxygen earlier than expected, rewriting the history of the origin of life during the "Boring ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Scientists Create the First Detailed ‘Smell Map’ of Odor Sensors in the Mouse Nose—and Sniff Out Some Surprising Discoveries

In two new studies, researchers used genetic techniques to upend a longstanding assumption that nerve cells with scent ...
BBC

GCSE Science podcasts - The organisation of plants and animals

Revise GCSE Biology by listening to these podcasts from Bitesize and BBC Sounds. BBC Sounds is where you can catch the latest music tracks, discover binge-worthy podcasts or listen to live radio, all ...